The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

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In this episode we talk about one of the chronic viral hepitides - Hep C! We discuss risk factors, work-up and management which has changed drastically in the past several years! Listen to our medicine minute to hear how a Canadian contributed to the history and treatment of Hep C. 

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There's a toxin in your medicine cabinet... it's called APA, paracetamol, tylenol, or acetaminophen (depending on where you're listening)! Today we take you through the pathophysiology of tylenol toxicity, as well as clues to a patients presentation and acute management

Written by Dr. Alisa Lagrotteria (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Keith Tsoi (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Amanda Huynh (General Internal Medicine). Produced by Nathan Dupnik (Medical Student). Infographic by Lilly Yu (Medical Student) 

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In this episode we take a deep dive on methemoglobinemia. We discuss when to suspect it, diagnosis, treatment, and some great medical trivia! 
Written by:  Dr. Lorenzo Madrazo (Internal Medicine Resident) 
Reviewed by: Dr. Andrew Appleton (General Internal Medicine) and Dr. Wael Haddara (Critical Care)

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This episode we apply our knowledge of the sections of PFTs to specific respiratory pathophysiologic processes. 

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In this episode, we discuss normal respiratory mechanics, indications for PFTs and their main components. Tune in later this week for Part 2 where we will discuss how to interpret them! 

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In this episode, we review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation and diagnostic approach to ILD - a heterogenous group of lung disorders characterized by diffuse parenchymal lung disease. We will talk briefly about management and treatment, as well as the PANTHER-IPF trial that shaped the treatment of IPF - a subtype of ILD. 

Written by: Dr. Jung-In Choi (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Janice Leung (Respirology) and Dr. Laura Kuyper (General Internist)
Sound Editing by: Dr. Nafis Hossain (Internal Medicine Resident)
Infographic by: Dr. Shannon Gui (Internal Medicine Resident)

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In this episode we cover the approach to a patient with suspected pulmonary fibrosis. This episode discusses history, physical exam, treatments and management of acute exacerbations. 

Written by: Dr. Aninditee Das (Internal Medicine Resident) 
Reviewed by: Dr. Karen Geukers (Internal Medicine) and Dr. Marco Mura (Respirology) 

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In this episode we take a deep dive into the different anticoagulants! It's more than just warfarin folks. 

Written by: Dr. Nicholas Chornenki ( Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Janet Lui (hematologist) and Dr. Marie Leung (General Internist)
Produced by: Dr. Nafis Hossain (Internal Medicine Resident) 
Infographic by: Lucy Lan (Medical Student) 

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In this episode, we discuss the clinical manifestations, investigations and management of acute liver failure.

Written by: Dr. Fiona Milne (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Melissa Kelley (Gastroenterologist) and Dr. Zijing Wu (General Internist)
Infographic by: Hailey Pineda (Undergraduate Student)
Sound Editing by: Nathan Doupnik

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Have you ever wondered why we call it antiphospholipid syndrome? Take a listen to this episode to find out all about why we've named it this, and how to diagnose, investigate and manage patients with APS.

Written by: Dr. Stefan Jevtic (IM Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Mark Crowther (Hematology) and Dr. Serena Gundy (GIM)
Sound Editing: Dr. Nafis Hossain (IM Resident)
Infographic: Dr. Shannon Gui (IM Resident)

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